Aspiring Docs Diaries

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Aug 28, 2017

Step 1 Study Struggle

Edward Chang

Studying for USMLE Step 1 was definitely one of the more challenging periods of my life. Although I did not […] Read More

Aug 21, 2017

Learning from Teachers

Weston Eldridge

Most of us have read books, seen videos or heard stories about high energy, high stakes medical scenarios, like a […] Read More

Aug 17, 2017

Life is Precious

Belle Pace

During my senior year of high school, my AP English Literature teacher asked us to write a poem about the […] Read More

Aug 14, 2017

Embracing where I’ve been

Mary Barber

When I was younger my mom said that I would be one of those people who finds the cure for […] Read More

Aug 10, 2017

Pretending to Not Be a Patient

Olivia Lacny

Squinting into the white light, I awoke to the familiar scent of rubbing alcohol and latex.  I was groggy, confused, […] Read More

Aug 7, 2017

Lessons Learned as a Pharmacy Technician

Tyrone Lofton

As a college student I was looking for a job that could complement my school schedule. I came across a […] Read More

Jul 31, 2017

Surmounting Step 1

Arianna Yanes

When it comes to the USMLE Step 1 examination, the dedicated study period can be a challenging time for many […] Read More

Jul 24, 2017

Making Room For The Unexpected

Dipika Gaur

When I walked into my academic advisor’s office on the first day of college in 2010, I had in my […] Read More

Jul 17, 2017

Volunteering in Peru

Stephanie Cantu

Volunteering at my one of my local hospitals and working as a CNA has provided me with a good understanding […] Read More

Jul 10, 2017

Untold Sacrifices

Rafid Rahman

Sacrifice. What does it truly mean? Why do we do it? As future doctors, we’ll be asked to sacrifice time, […] Read More